Athenian Dialogue-Destiny of the Republic - A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
November 14, 2023
1:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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DESTINY OF THE REPUBLIC
A Tale of Medicine, Madness and the Murder of a President
by Candice Millard
A book about James Garfield, a man who never wanted to be President of the United States; Roscoe Conkling, a NY Senator who used fear as a weapon; Guiteau, a man whose sister wanted him institutionalized in an insane asylum; and Alexander Graham Bell, the guy who invented the telephone. This book is about leaders who use power in various ways. If you like history, revenge, and a murder mystery, this will engage you.
What is an Athenian Dialogue?
Athenian Dialogues explore leadership principles and practice, drawing on the insights contained in a book that all participants have read. Dialogues are conversations in which clerks share their experience and understanding as it relates to the ideas of the author and the relevance of those ideas to their public leadership role.
Read the book, participate in class and complete assessment – 3 CMC or MMC points
Facilitator: Dawn Michanowicz, MMC, CMMC
Dawn Michanowicz [Mc-kan-o-wits] is a Master Municipal Clerk, retired after 20 years of government service in Massachusetts. Dawn was raised in Europe as a daughter of WWII Navy veteran. She has a B.S. degree in political science and at one point considered a career in the US Foreign Service. She worked in NYC for a multinational import/export company before starting her own firm. Today, Dawn teaches mindfulness seminars across New England, New York, and Florida. She is a popular leader who brings creativity, joy and humor. Bring your favorite quote from this book to share.
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$100.00 Athenian Dialogue-Destiny of the Republic
